Colbert and Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump Over Crowd Envy Amid Harris's Popularity Surge

In a recent episode of "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert took aim at former President Donald Trump’s ongoing fixation with crowd sizes, a fixation that appears to have intensified with the rising popularity of Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, who has previously made headlines for his dubious claims about the size of crowds at his own events, is now facing a new wave of crowd envy as Harris draws thousands of supporters to her rallies. Colbert noted that Trump has resorted to unfounded accusations, claiming on his social media platform Truth Social that Harris utilized artificial intelligence to generate images and videos of her substantial crowds. “Trump's crowd envy has set his brain to 'broil,'" Colbert quipped, highlighting the absurdity of the former president's assertions. The late-night host humorously imitated Trump, saying, "Fake crowd, everybody! Many people are asking—no, many people are asking, 'Is it cake?'” This joke underscores the ridiculousness of denying the reality of Harris's rally attendance. Colbert further emphasized Trump's insecurity over Harris’s popularity, stating, "The fact that Kamala Harris is pulling such huge crowds is really getting under his, let's call it, skin." He cleverly remarked that it would be "the definition of insanity" to believe that a large crowd could be fabricated by AI, but then joked about a hypothetical AI-generated version of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, using the prompt “Sympathetic Meatloaf.” Meanwhile, fellow late-night hosts joined in the fun. Jon Stewart chimed in, referencing the niche audience of “single-issue crowd size voters,” while Seth Meyers humorously mused that Trump likely misunderstands the term "A.I.," possibly thinking it refers to a steak sauce rather than artificial intelligence. Meyers mimicked Trump, saying, “She A1-ed the crowd,” adding that Harris must have given out free bottles of sauce to draw in her supporters. The late-night landscape has become a battleground for political satire, with Trump as a frequent target. The current dynamic, fueled by Harris's growing visibility and the former president's palpable insecurity, has provided ample material for comedians looking to dissect the absurdities of modern political life. As the comedic commentary unfolds, the political ramifications of crowd sizes and public perception continue to shape the narrative leading up to the next election cycle. With figures like Harris gaining momentum, it remains to be seen how Trump will respond to this newfound rivalry, particularly as late-night hosts remain eager to highlight his antics.